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Hi all,<br>
<br>
thanks for all your efforts! Here are my thoughts on the three
points:<br>
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1. Topic: I am not quite sure whether the topics really do mean the
same thing. I would understand Melanies suggestion as "what are the
differences in the results/<b>output</b><b>s</b> from estimation vs.
simulation" whereas I would understand the topic "estimation in
population modeling" more as estimation of model <b>input </b>parameters.
(Please tell me, if I got that wrong!) I think both are interesting
topics and maybe we could bring them both together under the general
topic of validity (external and internal). (i.e. how do we estimate
model input to get externally valid results and how do we assess the
latter)<br>
<br>
2. I would vote for separate papers under the same topic, sharing
the same prefix.<br>
<br>
3. I would go for option B). Option A) is fine as well, but we
should make clear if there are some contrary opinions on this topic.
If panelists agree on almost every topic, this might get boring.
Also, I would see the number of people in the audience a critical
factor for a panel. If we are a small group, sharing the methods
used for estimation and discussing it in the group might be more
beneficial to all attendees.<br>
<br>
Best,<br>
Stefan<br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">Am 19.01.2016 um 19:42 schrieb Jacob
Barhak:<br>
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<div>Hi Melanie, Hi Olaf, Hi Stefan, Hi Carl,</div>
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<div>You all expressed interest in appearing in a population
modeling panel in SummerSim.</div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>Melanie also suggested a topic:</div>
<div>"differences and extrapolation concerns around 'simulation
vs. estimation’ in bio-medical area"</div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>At this point, I wish interested parties to discuss the
following:</div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>1. The topic - feel free to suggest alternative
topics/titles and we can see how having the panel will
contribute to the topic. Note that if we end up with different
topics, it is also ok since others may join to support the
topic you suggested. Hopefully there will be synergy, yet
complementary topics or even different opinions are possible.
This discussion itself is valuable.</div>
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</div>
<div>2. Writing Format. The conference includes a paper. Part of
the discussion should be how do you prefer to be published. Do
you want a joint paper? Or would you like each to submit a
short paper with similar topics? This would probably be tied
to the topic you suggest. Yet note that whatever paper format
chosen, it will undergo public non-blind review.</div>
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</div>
<div>3. Presentation format: How would you like the talk to be?
Possibilities include: A) Totally informal discussion where
panelists converge amongst themselves, possibly with
moderation and questions from he audience. B) Presentations
with a projector of each panelist and then a period of
questions. C) A combination of both, for example very short
introductions with a projector and then a discussion. Assume
half an hour per panelist, yet this may change.</div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>As a default starting point for discussion, allow me to
suggest the following:</div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>1. Topic Estimation in population modeling - its
generalization for what Melanie suggested - feel free to
reshape it any way comfortable to you.</div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>2. Writing format: Very short separate papers using the
topic as a title prefix. to have a common prefix fro all
panelists. Here is an example: Estimation in population
Modeling - application in Disease Models. </div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>3. Presentation format: Short digital introductions of
about 15 minutes each - with only a few slides and a
discussion that will start with expanding prepared topics
encountered during discussions and review and then answering
questions from the audience.</div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>This default can be changed during discussion. </div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>Please feel free to join this discussion if you are
interested in appearing in a population modeling panel in
SummerSim - even if you are not personally addressed. This
post is initially directed to those who expressed interest on
this list, yet we can certainly expand the scope to include
more panelists, and I know of interest by others at this
point.</div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>I look forward to your opinions.</div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div> Jacob</div>
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